Week 5 Discussion

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Response No Submission 0 points

Emerging (F-D: 1- 27) 27 points

Satisfactory (C: 28- 31) 31 points

Proficient (B: 32-35) 35 points

Exemplary (A: 36- 40) 40 points

Criterion Score

Quality

of Initial

Posting

/ 40No initial posting exists to evaluate.

The information

provided is

inaccurate, not

focused on the

assignment’s topic,

and/or does not

answer the

question(s) fully.

Response

demonstrates

incomplete

understanding of the

topic and/or

inadequate

preparation.

The information

provided is accurate,

giving a basic

understanding of the

topic(s) covered. A

basic understanding is

when you are able to

describe the terms and

concepts covered.

Despite this basic

understanding, initial

posting may not

include complete

development of all

aspects of the

assignment.

The information

provided is accurate,

displaying a good

understanding of the

topic(s) covered. A good

understanding is when

you are able to explain

the terms and topics

covered. Initial posting

demonstrates sincere

reflection and addresses

most aspects of the

assignment, although all

concepts may not be

fully developed.

The information

provided is accurate,

providing an in-depth,

well thought-out

understanding of the

topic(s) covered. An

in-depth

understanding

provides an analysis

of the information,

synthesizing what is

learned from the

course/assigned

readings.

Participation No Submission 0 points

Emerging (F-D: 1- 13) 13 points

Satisfactory (C: 14- 16) 16 points

Proficient (B: 17- 18) 18 points

Exemplary (A: 19-20) 20 points

Criterion Score

Participation

in

Discussion

/ 20No responses to other classmates

were posted in this

discussion forum.

May include one or

more of the

following:

*Comments to only

one other student's

post.

*Comments are not

substantive, such as

just one line or

saying, “Good job” or

“I agree.

*Comments are off

topic.

Comments to two or

more classmates’

initial posts but only

on one day of the

week. Comments are

substantive, meaning

they reflect and

expand on what the

other student wrote.

Comments to two or

more classmates’

initial posts on more

than one day.

Comments are

substantive, meaning

they reflect and

expand on what the

other student wrote.

Comments to two or

more classmates’ initial

posts and to the

instructor's comment

(if applicable) on two

or more days.

Responses

demonstrate an

analysis of peers’

comments, building on

previous posts.

Comments extend and

deepen meaningful

conversation and may

include a follow-up

question.

Writing No Submission 0 points

Emerging (F-D: 1- 13) 13 points

Satisfaction (C: 14-16) 16 points

Proficient (B: 17-18) 18 points

Exemplary (A: 19- 20) 20 points

Criterion Score

Writing

Mechanics

(Spelling,

Grammar,

Citation

Style) and

Information

Literacy

/ 20No postings for which to evaluate

language and

grammar exist.

Numerous issues in

any of the following:

grammar, mechanics,

spelling, use of slang,

and incomplete or

missing citations and

references. If

required for the

assignment, did not

use course, text,

and/or outside

readings (where

relevant) to support

work.

Some spelling,

grammatical, and/or

structural errors are

present. Some errors in

formatting citations

and references are

present. If required for

the assignment, utilizes

sources to support

work for initial post but

not comments to other

students. Sources

include course/text

readings but outside

sources (when relevant)

include non-

academic/authoritative,

such as Wikis and .com

resources.

Minor errors in

grammar, mechanics,

or spelling in the

initial posting are

present. Minor errors

in formatting

citations and

references may exist.

If required for the

assignment, utilizes

sources to support

work for both the

initial post and some

of the comments to

other students.

Sources include

course and text

readings as well as

outside sources

Minor to no errors

exist in grammar,

mechanics, or spelling

in both the initial post

and comments to

others. Formatting of

citations and

references is correct.

If required for the

assignment, utilizes

sources to support

work for both the

initial post and the

comments to other

students. Sources

include course and

text readings as well

as outside sources

(when relevant) that

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Total / 80

Overall Score

Close

(when relevant) that

are academic and

authoritative (e.g.,

journal articles, other

text books, .gov Web

sites, professional

organization Web

sites, cases, statutes,

or administrative

rules).

are academic and

authoritative (e.g.,

journal articles, other

text books, .gov Web

sites, professional

organization Web

sites, cases, statutes,

or administrative

rules).

No Submission 0 points minimum

There was no

submission for this

assignment.

Emerging (F to D Range) 1 point minimum

Satisfactory progress has not

been met on the competencies

for this assignment.

Satisfactory (C Range) 56 points minimum

Satisfactory progress has been

achieved on the competencies

for this assignment.

Proficient (B Range) 64 points minimum

Proficiency has been

achieved on the

competencies for this

assignment.

Exemplary (A

Range) 72 points minimum

The competencies for

this assignment have

been mastered.